NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3225 Garfield Ave Des Moines, IA 50317

Accent Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $173,000 - $188,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
888 Sq Ft
$204/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 23, 2019

Last sale price $137,000 $154 Per Sq Ft

Est. 33% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,200/month

109 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Family Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of August 2019

Adorable 3 bedroom ranch. This home comes with transferable warranties and guarantees. Hardwood floors throughout and a beautiful picture window. Recently updated vanity and shower in the bathroom. New a/c, furnace, and water heater. The basement has been trenched and comes with a transferable guarantee from Midwest Basement Systems. Newer roof and gutters with leaf filters. Leaf filters come with life-time transferable guarantee.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shawna Ferguson

RE/MAX Precision Listed on: 05/06/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Kevin Holmes

United Real Estate Profess

United Real Estate Profess

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,093

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 9,900 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75x132

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Metal Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 888 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 06005475000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,093

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 156.42
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Sp Amt Sq Ft: 154.28
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Laminate Floors, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 888
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 888
  • Total Sq Ft: 888

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Metal Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete
  • Trim: Paint

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage: 2 Detached

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.2270
  • Lot S F: 9900
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 75X132
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 06005475000000
  • Zoning: RES

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 3092.55
  • Net Taxes: 2860.00
  • Tax Year: 2019

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 6, 2019
Closed on
Aug 23, 2019
Sold by
Dixon Heather and Dixon Dustin
Bought by
Armstrong Gene L and Armstrong Teri
Seller's Agent
Shawna Ferguson
RE/MAX Precision
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Holmes
United Real Estate Profess
List Price
$138,900
Sold Price
$137,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,900
-1.37%
Total Days on Market
109
Current Estimated Value
$181,581

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$44,581
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.00%
Original Mortgage
$134,518
Outstanding Balance
$121,300
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$60,281

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 4, 2013
Closed on
May 1, 2013
Sold by
Waldron Trevor and Waldron Alicia
Bought by
Dixon Heather
Seller's Agent
Linda Westergaard
RE/MAX Precision
Buyer's Agent
Andrew Kohles
RE/MAX Precision
List Price
$109,000
Sold Price
$102,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-6.42%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.79%
Original Mortgage
$100,152
Interest Rate
3.52%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2006
Sold by
Sheldahl Erin A
Bought by
Waldron Trevor and Shafer Alicia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$105,600
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Armstrong Gene L $137,000 None Available
Dixon Heather $102,000 None Available
Waldron Trevor $105,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Armstrong Gene L $134,518
Previous Owner Dixon Heather $100,152
Previous Owner Waldron Trevor $105,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/23/2019 08/23/19 Sold $137,000 -1.4% $154 / Sq Ft
08/23/2019 08/23/19 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2019 05/06/19 For Sale $138,900 +36.2% $156 / Sq Ft
05/02/2013 05/02/13 Sold $102,000 -6.4% $115 / Sq Ft
05/02/2013 05/02/13 Pending -- -- --
03/04/2013 03/04/13 For Sale $109,000 -- $123 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,832 $154,400 $28,400 $126,000
2023 $2,708 $154,400 $28,400 $126,000
2022 $2,686 $123,800 $23,600 $100,200
2021 $2,620 $123,800 $23,600 $100,200
2020 $2,716 $113,600 $21,600 $92,000
2019 $2,510 $113,600 $21,600 $92,000
2018 $2,478 $101,900 $19,000 $82,900
2017 $2,422 $101,900 $19,000 $82,900
2016 $2,356 $98,100 $17,900 $80,200
2015 $2,356 $98,100 $17,900 $80,200
2014 $2,450 $100,900 $18,100 $82,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Shawna Ferguson

    RE/MAX

  • Kevin Holmes

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Kevin Holmes

    United Real Estate Profess

    (515) 450-1502

    56 Total Sales

    Kevin Holmes
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  • Linda Westergaard

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Linda Westergaard

    RE/MAX

    (515) 988-4288

    2 in this area

    34 Total Sales

    Linda Westergaard
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  • Sara Hopkins

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2013

    Sara Hopkins

    RE/MAX

    (515) 710-6030

    7 in this area

    596 Total Sales

    Sara Hopkins
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  • Andrew Kohles

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Andrew Kohles

    RE/MAX

    (515) 681-1717

    1 in this area

    198 Total Sales

    Andrew Kohles
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Map

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 581725

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 060-05475000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50317 Accent

3225 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 3225 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 since 06 May 2019 and is currently estimated at $181,581, approximately $204 per square foot. This property was built in 1957. 3225 Garfield Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Stowe Elementary School, Goodrell Middle School, and East High School.

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